Mark Anderson
With the arrival of 5G and other substantial technological progress, the Internet of Things (IoT) industry in the UK has received a substantial boost in recent years. What’s most exciting is the surge of startups emerging in this space. Bringing a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to often complex problems, these companies, although young, are exhibiting significant potential in transforming various sectors. Born amidst or on the tail-end of one of the most challenging times globally, these startups are the bright sparks of the future. Let’s take a closer look at some of these startups that came into existence in or after 2020, taking the IoT world in England by storm.
The scope of IoT spans across various industries like cybersecurity, consulting, real estate, big data, software, etc. The idea that all objects possess the ability to share and coordinate data is no longer a distant sci-fi concept. It is a present reality. Startups mentioned here have leveraged this notion to an optimum extent and are creating solutions and products that were unimaginable just a few years back. From smarts homes to self-disinfecting door handles, the possibilities appear endless.
Each of the companies showcased not only takes a unique approach to the development and application of IoT but also aligns their business models to accommodate the continuous evolution of this dynamic field. It will be interesting to follow how these startups grow and evolve in the coming years and see how they redefine the IoT landscape.
ISTARI
ISTARI is best described as a cybersecurity advisory practice, investor, and educator through its academy. This company harnesses the power of leading cybersecurity companies and experts worldwide to assist clients in becoming digitally resilient. Versatile in its approach, ISTARI operates in the realms of cloud security, financial services, risk management, among other sectors.
Founders: Not Available
MAASI Enterprises
This international Technology & Engineering consulting firm specializes in the life sciences industry. MAASI Enterprises is broad-based in its approach, offering services ranging from business analysis, steady-state management, to industrial cybersecurity.
Founders: Gabriele Marini, Leonardo Zanus
Incube
Incube is a commercial real estate startup with a mission to create healthy, sustainable and productive spaces for tenants. Their pre-emptive building optimization platform, CubeOS, allows buildings to adapt to changes in utilization before reaching unhealthy or unsustainable levels.
Founders: Rishi Chowdhury
Broadband for Rural Kent
This startup tackles the issue of rural connectivity by providing broadband solutions including fibre, fixed wireless access, and fixed access LTE broadband services.
Founders: Not Available
Vizniti Solutions
Vizniti Solutions ventures into big data, blockchain, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, offering innovative software development solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
Founders: Not Available
Eccobell
Eccobell is a startup dealing with enterprise software, IoT, and property management software solutions. The details about their services and products are not readily available.
Founders: Ben Metson, Dainel Ojeme
Vast Dreams
Specializing in enterprise-grade software infrastructure, Vast Dreams delivers customer and internal-facing business solutions. From AI-powered data infrastructure, white-label banking, fintech solutions, to digital marketing and SEO support, their range of services is extensive.
Founders: Abhishek Sehgal, Aditi Garg, Swarnab Roy
Tweaq
Tweaq takes a leap into IoT by introducing the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle. This company aims to reduce cross-contamination in high footfall areas while offering a technology as a service model for customer satisfaction.
Founders: Vincent Gauye
Zeruxs
Zeruxs endeavors to transform business ecosystems using innovative technologies. The company provides software development solutions while carrying out projects built on Blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) technology for startups and enterprises alike.
Founders: Not Available
Ophidia Medical Technologies
Although details about this startup’s services and products are sparse, Ophidia Medical Technologies seems to dip into various sectors, including Blockchain, Information Technology, IoT, Medical Device, and Pharmaceutical.
Founders: Not Available
Novacene
Novacene, specializing in analytics, asset management, IoT, real estate, and software, are relatively new to the market. Details about their services and products are currently not readily available.
Founders: Bill Clee
